Ashton Community Trust

Ashton Community Trust Ashton is an award winning charity that prides itself on delivering real benefits for local people.

It is known for its ability to consistently deliver quality services. About Ashton Community Trust
Ashton is an award winning social regeneration charity that works to deliver real benefits for local people. It was formally established in 1991 with a mission ‘To promote positive change and improve the quality of life of the North Belfast community.’ Located in the New Lodge area of North Belfast i

t works to address severe levels of social and economic deprivation. These health and life inequalities are further compounded by the legacy of the conflict. Within one square mile of the Ashton Centre for example 635 people were killed and over 2,500 injured. Supported Thousands of People
Over the last 25 years Ashton has supported thousands of people through its community accessible programmes. These services are delivered by Ashton’s departments which include: Bridge of Hope, FabLab, Kinderkids Daycare, New Lodge Arts, New Lodge Youth Centre, Social Enterprise Hub and Training & Employment Services. The organisation, underpinned by a strong community development commitment, aims to provide a one-stop-shop for local needs. This holistic approach includes services that work to support educational, employment and training requirements; childcare needs; physical and emotional health as well as cultural and arts expressions. Reinvesting In North Belfast
Ashton’s policy of reinvesting in the North Belfast community means the majority of their 170-strong workforce are local people which in turn has brought stability to the area. The organisation has sought to regenerate not only by creating jobs but also by turning derelict pieces of land into thriving social spaces. Model of Best Practice
Ashton is viewed internationally as a model of best practice for its community regeneration achievements. In 2013 and 2017 it was appointed NI Social Enterprise of the Year and was recognised for its community ethos and social impact. It currently holds ISO9001:2015 certification and in 2015 was awarded the prestigious “Excellence 5 Star” accreditation by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). In January 2016 a further assessment was completed by EFQM in which Ashton were awarded an Ireland Excellence certificate for its culture of excellence, robust systems and processes as well as its capacity to drive innovation and continually improve results. Ashton Departments are:

Training & Employment: https://www.ashtoncentre.com/services/training-and-employment/

Culture & Arts: https://www.ashtoncentre.com/services/culture-and-arts/

Health & Wellbeing: https://www.ashtoncentre.com/services/health-wellbeing/

Childcare & Family Support: https://www.ashtoncentre.com/services/childcare-family-support/

Youth Development: https://www.ashtoncentre.com/services/youth-development/

Community Impact: https://www.ashtoncentre.com/services/community-development/

Many of our departments/projects have a presence on Facebook:

Ashton Community Trust - https://www.facebook.com/ashtoncommunitytrust/
Ashton Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ashton/
Ashton Training & Employment - https://www.facebook.com/AshtonTrainingEmployment/
Ashton CORE Project - https://www.facebook.com/coreproject1/
Belfast Works - https://www.facebook.com/Belfastworks/
Ashton Essential Skills - https://www.facebook.com/ashtonessentialskills/
Bridge Of Hope - https://www.facebook.com/bridgeofhope.org/
New Lodge Arts - https://www.facebook.com/NewLodgeArtsBelfast
New Lodge Youth Centre - https://www.facebook.com/newlodgeyc/
New Lodge Youth Centre (That's What She Said) - https://www.facebook.com/shesaidnlyc

30/04/2026

‼️Job Opportunity ‼️

Job Title: Health & Wellbeing Caseworker
Organisation: Ashton Community Trust
Location: Ashton Centre, 5 Churchill Street, Belfast.
Salary: £33,143.00 per annum plus 7% pension contribution.
Hours: 37 HRS Monday to Friday
Currently Funded until June 2028.
Closing date: 15th May 2026 at 10AM

Link to apply below ⬇️

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28/04/2026

‼️Job Opportunity‼️

Job Title: Youth Mentor

Salary: Area 2 Youth Work Salary (Point Salary TBC Pending Successful Interview)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week this will include mornings, afternoon and evening/night-time work. Weekend and residential work will also be a key component of this post

Location: New Lodge Youth Centre / Ardoyne Youth Club

Pension:7% Employer Contribution, 1% minimum Employee Contribution

Duration: Fixed Term to 31st March 2027

Responsible to: Youth Work Alliance CEO / Senior Youth Worker(s) (NLYC & AYC)

Closing date Thursday 7th of May at 10am

Link to apply below ⬇️

28/04/2026

‼️Job opportunity‼️

Post: Childcare Assistants- Summer Temp

Salary: £13 per hour qualified
£12.71 per hour unqualified

Hours:
Summer cover – various post
Morning 20 hours per week between the hours of 8am -1pm
Afternoon 20 hours per week between the hours of 1pm – 6pm
Full time 37.5 per week between the hours of 8am – 6pm
Mon to Fri
A minimum of 4 hours per day – 7.5 per day
Closing Date Thursday 7th of May at 10AM

Link to apply below ⬇️

31/03/2026

‼️Job Opportunity‼️

Job Title: Assistant Youth Support Worker
Salary: £12,208.33
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Duration: 11th April 26 - 11th April 29- Subject to funding
Location: New Lodge Youth Centre

Closing Date April 13th 2026 at 10am

Link to apply below ⬇️

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31/03/2026
26/03/2026

‼️Job Opportunity ‼️

Post: Childcare Assistants

Salary: £12.21 per hour unqualified
£12.50 per hour qualified
Salary will increase in line with UK standards in April 2026.

Hours: 20hrs/week
Mon to Fri afternoon,
4 hours per day between the hours of 1PM – 6PM

Closing Date Friday 27th of March 2026 at 10am

Link to apply below ⬇️

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If you need any advice on energy bills, how to save energy use in the house, or just some information on what help is ou...
27/02/2026

If you need any advice on energy bills, how to save energy use in the house, or just some information on what help is out there – book an appointment at our FREE Energy Advice Session 💡

Delivered as part of the Sustainable Energy Communities NI project in partnership with the Inner North Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership.

📅 Wednesday 4th March 2026
⏰ 9:30am–12pm
📍 Ashton Centre, 5 Churchill Street, Belfast, BT15 2BP

To book, contact Saérlaith at [email protected]
or call 028 9074 2255.

19/02/2026
11/02/2026

Worried about energy bills? 💡
If you live in North Belfast, you can get a FREE Home Energy Audit to help you save energy, cut costs, and stay warmer at home. 🏡
Get in touch to book or find out more!

Please find link to the latest edition of the Greater New Lodge Community Magazine, Winter Edition 2026Here is a link to...
11/02/2026

Please find link to the latest edition of the Greater New Lodge Community Magazine, Winter Edition 2026

Here is a link to the magazine on our website:https://www.ashtoncentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Online-Greater-New-Lodge-Community-Magazine-Winter-2026.pdf

You can also download past editions here: https://www.ashtoncentre.com/ashton-community-trust/about-us/community-magazines/

Please share or forward to anyone you think would be interested or benefit from its contents.

Thank you



Ashton Community Trust New Lodge Youth Centre Bridge of Hope New Lodge Arts Belfast Works Connect, Ashton Community Trust The Agency of Change

10/02/2026

FREE Energy Information Session 💡
Learn simple tips to save energy and cut your bills at home.

🎁 Free gift for everyone who attends
📅 Friday 20th February | ⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Ashton Centre, Belfast

To sign up, contact Bridghin:
📧 [email protected]
📞 028 9074 2255

Address

5 Churchill Street
Belfast
BT152BP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

02890742255

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